(CAN) Optician, Dual Licensed

Walmart Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 39,261 - 51,522; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking an Optician, Dual Licensed in Nanaimo, BC to join our Vision Centre. You will dispense eyewear, take precise measurements, and ensure high-quality products, while building strong relationships with local optometrists and healthcare providers.

The role emphasizes expert customer service, accurate fitting, and leveraging Walmart's brand within the community. Competitive hourly pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older
• Must hold an Optician license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on ordering and dispensing eyewear to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Build collaborative relationships with Optometrists and other healthcare providers.
• Guide customers in selecting frames and lenses based on lifestyle, RX, and budget.
• Identify root causes, anticipate needs, and deliver effective solutions.
• Deliver precise measurements, adjust and fit eyewear with attention to detail.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets high standards of accuracy and quality.

Education

Optician License (glasses & contact lenses)

Job description

Position Summary

The Optician, Dual Licensed reports to the Vision Centre Manager and provides the Store with expertise on the ordering and dispensing of quality eyewear while maximizing sales and profit, maintaining exemplary customer service by adhering to the 3 Basic Beliefs and values of Wal-Mart.

What You\'ll Do

Develop the optical business through executing programs as well as promoting the Walmart brand.

Build collaborative relationships with Optometrists and other healthcare providers in Walmart and within the community.

Expertly guides customers in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their lifestyle, wardrobe, RX, and price needs.

Proactively identifies root causes, anticipates needs, exceeds customer expectations, and delivers effective solutions.

Performs exceptional customer service by providing accurate measurements, expertly adjusting and fitting eyewear, and performing all tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

Ensure all finished eyewear meets the highest standards of accuracy and quality, delivering exceptional products to customers.

Must be in good standing with the respective College of Opticians.

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $37.40/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 28.50 à 37.40 $/h. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Age - 16 or older
• License - Optician License - glasses and contact lenses

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

6801 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N8, Canada

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